Similar here, I've had quite a few people ask about what kind of bike mine is, and start talking about how they have/had or their friend/family member have/had a similar bike and how awesome they are.

Granted, sometimes I'm on a schedule and trying to get somewhere, but I usually don't mind starting a conversation. Whats a few minutes out of my day?

Now I have to say its funny the few times someone has asked what kind of bike it is (having not seen it), and one friend in particular will jump right on out and say "Heck no, it ain't one of those obnoxious crotch rockets, its a real bike!"